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Hadjar summoned after provisional Azerbaijan GP podium finish

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Isack Hadjar has been summoned by the Azerbaijan Grand Prix stewards over an alleged practice-start infringement after finishing third in the provisional race classification.

What has changed? · 05/10/2026, 21:36 UTC

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The stewards summoned Hadjar and a Red Bull representative to appear at 18:10 over an alleged practice-start infringement at 14:20. The notice cites Article 12.2.1.i of the International Sporting Code and item 13.6 of the race director’s competition note. [2]

The FIA’s provisional classification places George Russell first, Max Verstappen second, 0.196 seconds behind, and Hadjar third, 10.704 seconds off Russell. [1]

RacingNews365 described the summons as a threat to Hadjar’s podium place. The FIA notice specifies no penalty, and his third-place result remains provisional. [1] [2] [3]

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